Ingredients

  • 7 tbsp butter, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted
  • 1/2 None mashed overripe banana
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped roasted pecans
  • 1 None large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup or honey

Method

  • Grease a slow cooker bowl.
  • Heat butter and milk in a medium saucepan until butter is melted. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 mins. Stir in vanilla and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in flour, banana, nuts and egg. Transfer to slow cooker and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Gently pour 2 1/2 cups boiling water and golden syrup evenly over mixture. Cook, covered, on high, for 2 hours 30 mins, or until cake feels firm.
  • Remove bowl from slow cooker and let stand for 10 mins. Serve.